Alternative

Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ Gets a Facelift for September Reissue

Nirvana’s Nevermind celebrates its 20th anniversary in September, and in honor of the pivotal album, the album will be released in “deluxe,” “super deluxe” and standard editions on Sept. 27.
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Pearl Jam: Watch the First Trailer for ‘Pearl Jam Twenty’

Pearl Jam fans have tolerantly waited for any hints or teases about Pearl Jam’s upcoming documentary, Pearl Jam Twenty. Now, the first full trailer for the Cameron Crowe-directed documentary has finally arrived, and it truly shows the life inside the Seattle grunge rockers.
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Pearl Jam Guitarist Jams with Soundgarden at Los Angeles Gig

Pearl Jam six-stringer Mike McCready made a cameo with Soundgarden at the Forum in Los Angeles, bringing together two grunge legends on one stage. 
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Primus to Take New Album on the Road

Bass-happy rock band Primus are set to release their new studio album, Green Naugahyde, on Sept. 13 through ATO Records/Prawn Songs, and now Les Claypool and the gang have a full-fledged tour to go with the new release.
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P.O.D., Payable on Death, Release New Song: ‘On Fire’

P.O.D. are back, in a big way. Aside from being on the 2011 Rock Allegiance Tour, the San Diego reggae rock boys have released a brand new track, “On Fire.” The anthemic song sounds like classic P.O.D., very reminiscent of “Boom” with punk energy and empowering rap-rock vocals.
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Weezer and Dinosaur Jr. Set Sail on Four-Day Music Festival Cruise

Ever want to catch Weezer, live in action, smack dab in the middle of the ocean? Well, if so, the alternative pop-rockers have announced a unique Weezer experience: the Weezer Cruise.
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First Listen: Red Hot Chili Peppers’ New Single

Red Hot Chili Peppers release their punk-filled 10th studio album, “I’m With You,” August 30, and the buzz couldn’t be louder. Now, the so-anticipated first single has dropped, “The Adventures Of Rain Dance Maggie,” via Los Angeles alternative rock station KROQ. Listen to it, below.
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First Listen: Blink-182’s New Single ‘Up All Night’

Blink-182 fans, perk up those ears: The pop-rock band has posted their much-anticipated new song, “Up All Night.” Listen to it, here.
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Staind Release Lyric Video for ‘Not Again’

Massachusetts rock band Staind have released the lyric video for their new single, “Not Again,” and you can watch it, below. The track appears on the band’s self-titled, seventh studio album and their first full-length in three years.
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Jane’s Addiction Announce New Album Release Date

‘90s alternative rockers Jane’s Addiction are back in the new music game, and their upcoming album, The Great Escape Artist, now has a release date in sight: Sept. 27 in the U.S., and Sept. 26 in the U.K. and Europe, via Capitol.
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